Guest Post: ABB Acquisition of Epyon to Accelerate EV Adoption?: At the end of June I attended the unveiling o...

At the end of June I attended the unveiling of the first electric vehicle (EV) fast-charge station in Amsterdam, showcasing technology from our portfolio company, Epyon Power , with cooperation between the Dutch utility, Essent , and the City of Amsterdam. The station was one of several to be installed along the ring road circling Amsterdam, and it mirrors what is being done in cities throughout Europe, as well as the highway corridors that connect them to eliminate the range anxiety problem that has been the last key hurdle for mass adoption of EVs. Plug in your car, grab a coffee, and 15 to 20 minutes later your vehicle is charged. It’s automatic and intelligent, remotely diagnoses your battery’s health, sends any maintenance notices to your dealer, and automatically takes care of billing. It even pays for your coffee. Seriously, the equivalent cost per gallon to fill yo...